Los Alamos Home Tour Showcases Eight Residences
By Bonnie J. Gordon
Eight Los Alamos families are working hard to prepare for Los Alamos Home Tour 2012. The families will open their homes to visitors 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29.
The event will benefit the Family Strengths Network (FSN.) Tickets are $20 in advance and may be purchased CB FOX, Otowi Station, Los Alamos Medical Center Gift Shop and the Reel Deal Theater.
On the day of the tour, tickets may be purchased at 9 a.m. in front of Ruby K’s for $25.
Homes on the tour include new homes, remodeled homes and a historic home on Bathtub Row.
“The idea of the Home Tour is to show off the homes Read More
IHM Concert: ‘Music of Faith, Grace & Love’ on Sept. 30
IHMC News:
“Music of Faith, Grace & Love” is the theme of an upcoming concert at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos.
The public is invoted to attend this musical program, which begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 and will feature classical, sacred and contemporary Christian music.
Performances will spotlight the talents of various vocalists, chamber choirs, pianists, guitarists, violinists and the Black Mesa Brass Quintet.
Admission to the concert is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to benefit the Cathy LeClaire Memorial Organ fund.
Immaculate Read More
High Holy Day Services Sunday at Los Alamos Jewish Center
JEWISH CENTER News:
Ashkenazi-style shofar is used during the High Holy Days. Courtesy photo
The Los Alamos Jewish Center is pleased to invite all members of the greater Jewish family to attend High Holy Day services beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16.
Services this year will be led, with assistance from knowledgeable congregants, by Rabbi Melissa Klein, of Philadelphia.
Klein grew up in Los Alamos.
The theme “Generation to Generation: Dor l’dor” has been chosen for this year’s High Holy Day season.
Times and details of related events are available
LeadHer: Los Alamos Launches Sept. 12
LeadHer: Los Alamos News:
LeadHer: Los Alamos is a new, interdenominational Christian women’s group.
The first LeadHer Los Alamos meeting will be 6:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Mesa Public Library (Community Rooms upstairs) in Los Alamos.
The purpose of this group is to help women grow spiritually through revelation, inspiration and application.
LeadHer Los Alamos meets twice a month. The first meeting the women get together and watch a video teaching with a theme.
The second meeting, the women participate in a community service project. The September theme is, The Power of Purpose. Read More
Cupcakes Coming Soon to Ruby K’s Menu
From left, Ruby K’s owner Ruby Alexander with bakers Katherine Johnson and Beth Bowman. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner
By Mandy Marksteiner
Ruby K’s Bagel Café has been a part of Beth Bowman’s routine for the past seven years. Every Wednesday, after working out with friends, they all go to Ruby K’s for bagels.
She has recently joined the staff as a baker.
Bowman, along with Katherine Johnson (another Ruby K’s employee), is test baking to come up with a new line of cupcakes.
Photo by Mandy Marksteiner
They initially plan to introduce several basic flavors.
“The flavors will evolve,” Bowman Read More
What’s at Thursday’s Farmers Market…
This week Matt Romero will sell bushel’s of Green Chile … medium hot only. Courtesy/LAFM
FARMERS MARKET News:
Los Alamos Farmers Market is set for 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 in the Mesa Public Library parking lot at Central Avenue and Bathtub Row.
What’s at market:
Zuchunni, beets, celery, onions, tomatoes of every variety and color, cucumbers, garlic, kale, potatoes, bell peppers, fennel, pumpkins, Pabalnos, Big Jim chiles, Joe parker chiles, alcalde improved, Yellow hots, Jalapenos, green onions, Salad mixes, heads of butter lettuces, carrots of every color, Shishitos Read More
Redbook Names Albuquerque and Santa Fe Among ‘Most Romantic Date Destinations’ in America
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Staff report:
Redbook magazine has released its list of the “Most Romantic Date Destinations” in America and Los Alamos has three of them in its own back yard … or just a day’s drive away.
Redbook’s list:
- The Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York
- St. Augustine, Fla.
- Top of the Rock, New York City
- The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.V.
- St. Petersburg, Fla.
- Harvest Inn, Napa Valley, Calif.
- Albuquerque, N.M.
- Pittsburgh, Penn.
- Newport, RI.
- Santa Fe, N.M.
- Rincon, Puerto Rico
- Sedona,
United Church Undergoing $2.4 Million Renovation
A tall crane is on the job for the major renovation project underway at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road. Photo by David Elton
UNITED CHURCH News:
The United Church of Los Alamos is under construction. The $2.4 million renovation project includes most of the campus, including the Christian Education Building, Sanctuary, Thrift Shop and parking lots at 2525 Canyon Road.
An elevator and atrium are being installed in the Christian Education Building.
The church had a successful fund raising campaign earlier this year that has allowed it to proceed with this major project. Read More
Community of Atheists Host Discussion Wednesday
LOS ALAMOS COMMUNITY OF ATHEISTS News:
The Los Alamos Community of Atheists will host a discussion from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 in meeting room one of Mesa Public Library.
This month’s topic is: Mormonism, Morality and Mitt. How benign are Mormon beliefs? How would a Mormon in the White House affect you?
Please direct questions to losalamoscommunityofatheists@gmail.com. All are welcome. Read More
High Holidays 2012 at Los Alamos Jewish Center
Rabbi Melissa Klein. Courtesy photoSmith’s Annual Chile Roasting Operation is Underway
Smith’s Food and Drug Center employee Avi spent Friday running the two chile roasters outside the Central Avenue store. Smith’s annual roasting operation kicked off Thursday. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Avi loads the roaster with fresh green chile. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Avi bags roasted chile. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Chili Roasting Season Has Arrived
FARMERS MARKET News:
Chili roasting time is here and Matt Romero, owner of Romero Farms in Dixon is prepared. He has been a regular at the Farmer’s Market for years and will be there on Thursday morning in the parking lot near Mesa Public Library. Photo by Clay Dillingham. Read More
Church Fire Deemed Accidental
Courtesy photo
CHURCH News:
The New Mexico Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that the cause of the fire at the New Beginnings Church July 4 was electrical and accidental.
Food on the Hill: Grilled Salmon
“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
This week’s recipe…
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Grilled salmon
Fish seasoning:
- Equal parts of — No Salt Cajun Seasoning
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- — 1/2 part of Mesquite seasoning
- Salmon Filets with skin on
- Spray butter
- Seasoning (above)
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comCowboy Breakfast Aids Alzheimer’s Association
The Posse Lodge hosted its Cowboy Breakfast Sunday, which this month went to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Los Alamos. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
The Posse Lodge was pretty full by 9 a.m. and drew a steady stream of pancake eaters. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Melissa Spiers, left, and Mary Yamada help with the breakfast. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Cowboy Breakfast Guru Cary Grzadzinski chats with Mrs. Rickman of Los Alamos. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
The Alzheimer’s Association of Los Alamos was Read More
‘Food on the Hill’: Congo Bars
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com- 2/3 cup butter(softened)
- 2 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 6oz chocolate chips
- 6 oz butterscotch chips
- 3 2/3 cup flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup sweetened coconut
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comUpdate: Get Tickets Ahead for High Tea and a Fashion Show!
TRINITY ON THE HILL News:
Local ladies enjoy a delicious spread. Photo by T.K. Thompson/ladailypost.com.
TOTH News:
Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged for the High Tea and Fashion Show because this event has sold out the last two years.
The House of Hope ladies’ mission team and the co-ed Trinity Builders team warmly invite the community to join them again this year for a sumptuous tea, followed by a stylish fashion show.
The afternoon’s activities are intended to raise funds for house-building mission trips to Juárez, Mexico.
Smiling faces, beautiful shoes and clothes at Read More
‘Food on the Hill’: Smoky Cheese Fondue
“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
This week’s recipe…
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Smoky Cheese Fondue
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 4 cloves garlic (pressed)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 (12 oz) beer, NOT all at once (I like the dark beer)
- 2 teaspoons brown mustard
- 4-5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cup Monterey Jack (shredded)
- 1 1/2 cup smoked gouda cheese or smoked cheddar (shredded)
- paprika on top
- bread cubes for dipping
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Chamber’s FAN44 Pairs Local Business Owners
Enjoying lunch and conversation at the Co-op today, from left, Superintendent of Schools Gene Schmidt, David Griggs of the Friends of the Library, Edwin Theodore of the Co-op Deli and Cory Ulibarri of the Co-op front end, and Michelle Tange of The Education Plan during today’s FAN44 business networking event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Ruby K’s Launches Renovation Project to Enhance Seating Comfort, Expedite Service
From left, interior designer Misha Peterson, Ruby K’s new operations manager Melissa Schmidt, owner Ruby Alexander and architect Steven G. Shaw. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
By Mandy Marksteiner
In August, Ruby K’s Bagel Café will begin renovations designed to enhance daily operations at the popular eatery.
Los Alamos architect Steven G. Shaw and interior designer Misha Peterson are working together to make it easier for customers and staff to move around in the restaurant.
“We’ll also start serving cupcakes, other bakery item and grab and go sandwiches and salads,” owner Read More